New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Huiyi Chen projects images of cells and the universe onto her face during her performance piece “Fast-forward Life.” (Photo courtesy of Huiyi Chen)

Huiyi Chen, Art in Isolation and Digital Empathy

The ITP-based creator uses digital installations to help people connect with one another and process the current pandemic.
Ashley Wu, Deputy Arts Editor, Deputy Arts Editor April 24, 2020

Huiyi Chen is a self-proclaimed cyborg. The installation artist and research resident at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) has always had a fascination with...

Young and old hands interweave in a figure-eight. This was shot for a personal project titled “Life After Death.” The idea came to be from the concept that the living carry the real afterlife. Passing is just that⁠ — Passing along / Composite of mirrored multiple exposure images.

Experiments

Photographer Sam Smith experiments with analog work across a variety of subjects and mediums.
Sam Smith, Contributing Photographer October 18, 2019

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Tandon Celebrates MakerSpace, Opens New Design Lab

Justin Wu, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
The Tandon School of Engineering marked the second anniversary of its MakerSpace by opening a new design lab to aid in student research and prototype development.
NYU students are participating in psychology studies to earn some extra cash.  Most of these studies take place in Meyer Hall at 4 Washington Place, NYUs main psychology building.

An Inside Look at University Research Studies

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer March 20, 2017
Research studies promise cash, gift cards and other incentives in exchange for student participation, a trade-off that begs the question — what do they actually require you to do?
MakerSpace opened on September 20th in Rogers Hall where students can create their own projects using 3D printers and laser cutters.

Tandon’s Newest Upgrade Helps Students Build the Future

Polina Buchak, Deputy Multimedia Editor October 4, 2016
Washington Square News took a look at NYU Tandon's new laboratory known as the MakerSpace.
Greentown Labs assists startups associated with sustainable energy and the environment.

NYU Incubator Makes Clean Team

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
CleanTech startup incubator is working with NYU Tandon's Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy to create a new Network Expansion Program.
Steinhardt has opened the new Music and Social Change Lab,, whose aim is to address social issues through music.

Steinhardt Launches Music and Social Change Lab, Using Song to Address Global Issues

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
An associate professor of music business at NYU Steinhardt hopes to promote social change through music with the new Music and Social Change lab.
Following Trumps executive order, a group of NYU lawyers will be working with students who are worried about their immigrant status

NYU, Columbia Team Up for Human Rights

Jami Tanner, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
NYU and Columbia Law Schools are teaming up to research human rights violations, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Open Society Foundations.
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NYU to open innovator space

March 6, 2014
NYU is using a donation from Mark and Debra Leslie to build a new Entrepreneurship Lab near Washington Square.